User Manual

6. LAN

1. LAN with Cables

Your computer is provided with the internal LAN device for broadband communications.

Connect an ADSL or cable modem to the LAN connector for broadband Internet connection. For

network devices and setting required for the broadband connection, contact your Internet

provider.

You can also connect a LAN cable to the LAN connector. Your computer will automatically

detect and switch between Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Ethernet (10BASE-T).

When connecting your computer to a 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps) network, be sure to use a cable

and connector of the category 5 (CAT5) type. You cannot use a cable of the category 3 type.

When connecting your computer to a 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) network, you can use a cable either

of the category 3 or 5 type.

NOTES: • When plugging or unplugging a LAN cable, hold the cable plug. When unplugging

the cable, press and hold the lock on the plug. Do not pull the cable.

Lock

Plug

• Do not connect the modular cable to the LAN connector, as it may cause a

malfunction.

For connections of the network devices and the network settings, see “Windows Help”. When

connecting your computer to a network in your office or school, contact the network

administrator.